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Nun Embracing the Holy Cross

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a figure standing upright, holding a large cross. The person has a delicately drawn face partially visible under a headscarf. The individual is dressed in long robes, with loose folds and a simple, flowing design. The person is depicted with a halo circling their head. The background consists of a lightly sketched landscape with distant hills and buildings to the right. The sky is plain and clear.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3509 × 2641 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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